***Sibley Bike Depot is Hiring

In January, Sibley Bike Depot received the official "go-ahead" from MnDOT to begin work implementing the Community Partners Bike Library!  The Community Partners Bike Library will make available 220 bikes. fully equipped for transportation purposes, for 6-month loan to low-income Twin Cities residents with demonstrated transportation needs.  The Bike Library will additionally provide under-served community members with classes in safe cycling, bike maintenance, and commuting, as well as support in acquiring a bicycle for long-term use at the termination of the loan program.

Sibley is looking to hire a full-time Program Director.  Visit http://sibleybikedepot.org/jobdescription for the full description and application instructions!  Apply now - the application deadline is February 26!

***Help Sibley send bikes to New Oreans!

Sibley Bike Depot received a request for bikes from Rusted Up Beyond All Recognition Bikes (RUBARB) in New Orleans.  RUBARB, a collectively run bike shop, was formed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina's destruction, as volunteers salvaged bikes to fix up and distribute within the community.  Sibley donated 50 bikes to RUBARB in 2008 and has seen many volunteers and staff travel to New Orleans and visit their shop.

***Support Sibley Bike Depot in 2010!

We at Sibley Bike Depot are incredibly excited to begin a new year with the energy and enthusiasm of all our great volunteers and supporters.  The bike movement in the Twin Cities is growing, and Sibley Bike Depot plays an important role as a grassroots organization providing youth programs, free open shop, bike repair classes, and more to our community.  Here are some ways you can become involved with our shop!  Email volunteer coordinator Jason Jason@sibleybikedepot.org with interest.

Happy Holidays from Sibley Bike Depot!  We want to thank everybody one last time for all your hard work in making our organization thrive this year.  We couldn't do it without you!

The Sibley Bike Depot will be closed for the holidays and will reopen Saturday, January 2 for our regular 12-5pm Open Shop hours!  Look forward to seeing you then.

Hey everybody,

The staff and Board at Sibley want to extend a big thank-you to everybody for all your support in making 2009 a fantastically successful year at Sibley Bike Depot.  With your help, we were able to support hundreds of people in using bikes for transportation and create a community space for people to come together and learn about bikes.  In 2009, Sibley's programs resulted in: